AAA: Tennessee Gas Prices Hold Steady
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average price of gas in Tennessee held steady last week. Find more details in the press release below. Gas prices across the state held steady over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.77 which is the same as one week ago, 15 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.00 more expensive...
Accused TN quadruple murderer Drummond files motion to represent himself
Media reports in west Tennessee say that accused quadruple-murderer Austin Drummond has filed a motion to represent himself. Dyer and Lake County District Attorney Danny Goodman, Jr. said on Monday that the request will be considered in court Friday. This comes after Drummond’s court-appointed attorney, Bryan Huffman, filed a motion...
Manchester Chamber Honors Platinum Images Salon Studio with Ribbon Cutting
On Friday, April 24, the Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce honored Platinum Images Salon Studio with a ribbon cutting. Platinum Images Salon Studio is a salon in Manchester owned by Tonya Liles. It is located at 1302 McArthur Street in Manchester and can be reached at 931-952-1891. “In 2012, Tonya...
Tennessee man goes from living in truck to first-time homeowner
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Living full-time in an R.V. was a major upgrade from Alex Bodurtha’s previous sleeping situation. “I lived in my truck for about 6 months,” Bodurtha said. His parents had lost their business and moved to Tennessee, but 18-year-old Alex was determined to stay in...
New Tennessee laws mandate fidelity bonds for HOAs, restructure insurance committees
Governor Bill Lee signed two insurance-related bills into law in April 2026, one mandating fidelity bonds for HOAs and another restructuring group insurance oversight committees. Senate Bill 2326, chaptered as Public Chapter 731 on April 23, 2026, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 66, Chapter 27. Starting January 1, 2027, any...
Black Bears on the Move: What a Fiery Gizzard Sighting Means for Our Region
MONTEAGLE, Tenn. — I possess a vague childhood memory about a couple of nuisance black bears being relocated to one of the Tims Ford Reservoir islands sometime in the 1980s. The only problem with that plan was that bears can swim. They did, and several made their way to area slop troughs, including one right down the road from my home. Imagine my surprise when...
Tennessee man dies after falling from raft into Ocoee River
The victim was wearing protective equipment, including a helmet and a personal floatation device, the TWRA said.
Police searching for missing woman in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Monroe County woman, according to officials. Authorities are searching for 34-year-old Brittany Lashley of Sweetwater. The TBI said Lashley has a medical condition that may prevent her from getting home safely without assistance. Lashley is described as 4 feet 9 […] The post Police searching for missing woman in...
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill expanding when deadly force can be used on private property
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A new bill passed by the Tennessee General Assembly would expand when individuals can legally use deadly force on private property. Supporters say the measure empowers residents to defend what they’ve worked hard to earn, while critics warn it could blur the line between lawful self-defense and criminal behavior.
Multiple schools in Tennessee could close Tuesday
TENNESSEE — A significant severe weather threat expected to impact Tennessee on Tuesday is raising concerns that some schools may close or dismiss early due to dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed much of western and middle Tennessee under a “slight risk” for severe thunderstorms, with the potential for storms […] The post Multiple schools in Tennessee could close Tuesday first...
